It also pointed out that the Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office was unable to locate any further victims after going on a "virtual jihad" against Jackson.

The letter stated that "nothing in the article is true. The article is full of maliciously and probably false statements.

"It is not our usual practice to tell persons in other professions how to do their jobs, but we will make an exception here.

"May we suggest that you try something different in the future and talk to real, sane and credible sources?"

Wade Robson, from left, director Dan Reed and James Safechuck pose for a portrait to promote the film Leaving Neverland. Picture: AP

Radar's story was published in the wake of a controversial documentary, Leaving Neverland, featuring fresh abuse claims by former childhood fans of the singer.

These include accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who said they suffered abuse in Jacko's enormous California mansion he dubbed Neverland.

The documentary debuted at the Sundance Festival late last month.

It contained graphic allegations of abuse by Jackson against Safechuck and Robson, shocking film critics who went along to the four-hour screening.

Michael Jackson supporters outside of the cinema at Sundance where the controversial documentary was screened. Picture: AP

After network HBO announced last week that the network will air Leaving Neverland on March 3 and 4 in the US, Jackson's estate called upon the network to "investigate" the claims made in the documentary, and criticised the two-parter as "one-sided and a disgrace".

British station, Channel 4, has also confirmed it will broadcast the expose - despite a backlash from the late singer's family and fans.